CQB45ACP
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Here are some pictures of my messed up work/loading bench and first two 45acp cases.
This type of thing is old hat for you rifle guys, but not me. First time ever.
45 Win Mag cases are 1.191-1.197" so about .29" has to be cut off to get a .898" SAAMI spec.
I bought a Redding 45acp form & trim die and extended shell holder thinking that was it. Not really. Cutting off the .29" isn't simple so I'm trying several ways. Right now it's a mini tubing cutter. Also a hobby saw and hack saw are possible but less likely.
I don't know how to keep upward pressure on the ram so case maintains contact with die and thus doesn't turn while filing. That's a problem cutting and/or filing.
Lots of experimenting ongoing.
Anyway, this is very early and believe it or not the next phase of my 45acp case longevity test. Starting with all custom sized brand new cases. Why? Because it's there!
This type of thing is old hat for you rifle guys, but not me. First time ever.
45 Win Mag cases are 1.191-1.197" so about .29" has to be cut off to get a .898" SAAMI spec.
I bought a Redding 45acp form & trim die and extended shell holder thinking that was it. Not really. Cutting off the .29" isn't simple so I'm trying several ways. Right now it's a mini tubing cutter. Also a hobby saw and hack saw are possible but less likely.
I don't know how to keep upward pressure on the ram so case maintains contact with die and thus doesn't turn while filing. That's a problem cutting and/or filing.
Lots of experimenting ongoing.
Anyway, this is very early and believe it or not the next phase of my 45acp case longevity test. Starting with all custom sized brand new cases. Why? Because it's there!